News & Events

Biology student news

Academic scholarship awards

• 2016 -- In alphabetical order: Carly Browning, Nhi Bui, Alexis corcoran, Katelyn Currier, Elizabeth Eichinger, Elleanor Gawronska, Darean Hunt, Spencer Lask, Jessica Rogers, Carolyn Sadler, Haley Schneider
• 2015 -- In alphabetical order: Zekarias Ashenafi, Logan Bauerle, Hannah Best, Breanna Cullar, Matthew DeSelm, Rana Kennedy, Madeline Metten, Devan Moorman, Paul Otero

Research awards

Biology students are getting awards for presenting their research, grants to fund their research, and travel awards to attend meetings all over the country.  There are so many awards these days!  Too many to list all of them here.  Keep up with student news and awards by following us on...

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Biology faculty/staff news

In the news

• Dr. Ginger Fisher was recently highlighted for her marine biology excursion to Belize where her students dove into biology
• Dr. Scott Franklin and his research are featured in a recent UNC Bear Crossing Newsletter entitled: Professor of Burning Questions
• Dr. Patrick Burns was recently featured in the Greeley Tribune newspaper because of his research into improving reproductive efficiency in cattle
• Dr. Mackessy and his research into snake venoms as potential therapies for cancer has been featured by several news organizations including Fox News, the Discovery Channel, and the British Broadcasting Corporation
• Dr. Adams has been interviewed by several news organizations including Popular science, Denver 9 News, The Denver Post, The Boulder Daily Camera, and The Daily Finance for his thoughts on an emerging disease that is devastating bat populations in the U.S.

Faculty and staff awards

• 2016 -- Frank Skufca, Supprt Staff Member of the Year Award
• 2016 -- Dr. Ginger Fisher, Excellence in Advising Award
• 2016 -- Dr. Gregory DeKrey, Excellence in Service Award
• Dr. Judy Leatherman, Graduate Faculty Research Mentor of the Year
• Dr. Rob Reinsvold, Excellence in Service
• Dr. Ginger Fisher, Excellence in Advising
• Cindy Budde wins Support Staff of the Year award from the College of Natural and Health Sciences 

Faculty transitions

• 2015 -- Dr. Seth Frietze accepted a faculty position in New England
• 2015 -- Dr. Jeff Olimpo accepted a faculty position in Texas
• 2015 -- Dr. Kitty Gardiner retired